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Vericel Corporation (VCEL) Dividend Safety Gauge & 10-Year DRIP Compounder

$42.91 +4.43% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot)

Vericel Corporation (VCEL) carries a Roarable Rating of C+ (Hold) with 67/100 RQD Confidence. The composite score sits in the neutral Hold band (59–69), meaning current holders don’t need to panic-sell while prospective buyers can wait for a move into the 70+ Buy zone.

ROARABLE C+ • HOLD / WATCH Cap $2.20B

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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw C- · Rk B+

Each axis scored 0–20

12M PRICE TARGET CONE+4.1% Base Target

WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for VCEL)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±8.3%

CASH DIVIDEND + BUYBACK YIELD

0.6% Total Yield

0% Cash ($0.00/yr) + 0.6% Buybacks

PAYOUT SAFETY SPEEDOMETER

74/100 • REINVESTING IN GROWTH + BUYBACKS

FREE CASH FLOW PAYOUT RATIO

0% (100% Reinvested)

Retains cash flow for R&D and share repurchases

INTERACTIVE DRIP & SHAREHOLDER-YIELD COMPOUNDER (9.7% EST. ANNUAL)

$10,000 Compounded Over 10 Years → $25,239

Est. Year-10 Shareholder Yield: $151/yr

Starting Investment: $10,000

Compounding Horizon: 10 Years

$11.0K

Yr 1

$12.0K

Yr 2

$13.2K

Yr 3

$14.5K

Yr 4

$15.9K

Yr 5

$17.4K

Yr 6

$19.1K

Yr 7

$21.0K

Yr 8

$23.0K

Yr 9

$25.2K

Yr 10

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VCEL // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +23.55%⚡ TESTING RESISTANCE

2026-10-30O $43.02H $43.02L $40.01C $42.91VOL 598.7K

RES: $43.47SUP: $40.08SMA50: $40.58SMA200: $38.65

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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)

48.0%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +16.5% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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Health Care Rank #118 of 1016 ⚔️ BCRX vs VCEL Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Health Care Peer Comparison (VCEL vs. BCRX, MESO, VIR, ALVO)

Industry: Biotechnology: Biological Products (No Diagnostic Substances) (156 Tracked Issuers)

Across 1016 tracked Health Care securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Vericel Corporation (VCEL) ranks #118 by composite RQD confidence (67/100, grade C+) and #245 by equity capitalization ($2.20B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, BCRX leads on earnings valuation at 8.3x trailing P/E, while BCRX leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 85.0% ROIC and — gross margin. BCRX currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 78/100 (B+) compared with VCEL at 67/100 (C+).

Ticker / Company	Roarable Grade	RQD Score	Trailing P/E	Gross Margin	ROIC	1D Change	Market Cap	Head-to-Head
VCEL ACTIVE Vericel Corporation	C+	67/100	133.0x	74.4%	3.4%	+4.43%	$2.20B	Benchmark Subject
BCRX BioCryst Pharmaceuticals Inc.	B+	78/100	8.3x	—	85.0%	+1.79%	$2.18B	/bcrx-vs-vcel →
MESO Mesoblast Limited	C-	60/100	—	—	—	+17.03%	$2.04B	/meso-vs-vcel →
VIR Vir Biotechnology Inc.	E	31/100	—	96.0%	-35.0%	-1.51%	$2.01B	/vir-vs-vcel →
ALVO Alvotech	D+	58/100	—	—	—	-1.01%	$1.91B	/alvo-vs-vcel →

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0000887359

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Vericel Corporation (VCEL) reported GAAP revenue of $276.3M (+16.5% vs. FY2024 revenue of $237.2M , and +39.9% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $16.5M, operating cash flow of $51.9M, and free cash flow of $24.7M (+525.9% YoY). On the balance sheet, VCEL closed FY2025 with $488.0M in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 9.94, Piotroski F-Score: 8/9).

Fiscal Period	Filing Date	Revenue	Net Income	Operating Cash Flow	Free Cash Flow	Total Assets	Total Debt
FY2025 (FY)	2025-12-31	$276.3M	$16.5M	$51.9M	$24.7M	$488.0M	—
FY2024 (FY)	2024-12-31	$237.2M	$10.4M	$58.2M	-$5.8M	$432.7M	—
FY2023 (FY)	2023-12-31	$197.5M	-$3.2M	$35.3M	$35.3M	—	—

3. VCEL Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is VCEL stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

As of 2026-11-01, Vericel Corporation (NASDAQ: VCEL) is rated C+ (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 67/100 at a spot price of $42.91 (+4.43% 1D, market cap $2.20B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 14/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 14/20, Executive Insider Alignment 18/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 13/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 8/20. Across 1016 tracked Health Care issuers, VCEL ranks #118 in composite RQD confidence.

How does VCEL compare to BCRX and MESO in the Health Care sector?

Within the Health Care sector (Biotechnology: Biological Products (No Diagnostic Substances)), VCEL carries a Roarable C+ (67/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 133.0x, gross margin of 74.4%, and ROIC of 3.4%. By comparison, BCRX (BioCryst Pharmaceuticals Inc.) holds a B+ grade (78/100 RQD, P/E 8.3x, ROIC 85.0%, cap $2.18B) and MESO (Mesoblast Limited) posts a C- grade (60/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC —, cap $2.04B). Among the 5-stock peer group, BCRX leads on earnings multiple (8.3x) while BCRX leads on capital efficiency (85.0% ROIC).

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for VCEL?

Per VCEL's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0000887359), Vericel Corporation generated $276.3M in revenue (+16.5% YoY), $16.5M in net income, and $24.7M in free cash flow against $488.0M in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Clean SEC annual filing review with no major hidden accounting time-bombs.. Primary risk factors monitored: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

Where is VCEL trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

VCEL last traded at $42.91 (+4.43% on volume of 544,850 shares), positioning the stock +5.74% above its 50-day simple moving average ($40.58) and +11.02% above its 200-day simple moving average ($38.65). Across its 52-week range of $28.95 to $49.32, VCEL sits at the 68.5% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 46.2 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±8.3% ($39.35 to $46.47).

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Does VCEL pay a dividend and is it safe?

Vericel Corporation (VCEL) offers a 0% cash dividend yield ($0.00 annualized) and 0.6% total shareholder yield including buybacks. Roarable rates its payout coverage as REINVESTING IN GROWTH + BUYBACKS.

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